A3 layout competition

Convention 2010 is also sponsoring its own novelty layout competition.

This is intended as a bit of fun. It is not a part of the NZAMRC Competition and has a different aim.

We want people to build something they can be proud of, to maybe display at their local train show or just enjoy.

• To enter you must be a registered at Convention 2010
• You may submit as many entries as you like
• Basically the idea is to build a layout or diorama no greater in area than an A3 sheet of paper (297mm x 420mm)—or any other shape of equivalent area (0.124740m2)
• Entries can be any subject, any prototype and any scale—you choose
• Entries should stand alone but could become part of a larger layout later
• If your layout has cassettes, when connected these are considered part of the layout. The operative word is “connected”; you could, for example, move the same cassette to different positions

• Entries will be on display for the duration of the convention
• There is no legalistic scoring system, our international guest Iain Rice has agreed to judge the entries and his decisions will be final

There will be prizes for:

• The best diorama
• The best working layout
• And a special award—Iain Rice’s Accolade for Ingenuity

At the risk of repeating ourselves: The A3 layout competition is meant to be fun!

Download A3 entry form and rules.